Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Dr. Abdullah Bou Habib, on Monday met with Russian Ambassador to Lebanon, Alexander Rudakov.

‘We are in constant contact following up on an array of topics and interests, whether bilateral or international,’ the Russian diplomat said on emerging.

‘We’ve discussed the situation in southern Lebanon, which is very dangerous and must be stopped. We’ve also touched on the unfolding events in the region, especially in Gaza,’ the Russian Ambassador added, noting that his country has been calling for peace and the cessation of military operations in all international forums.

Minister Bou Habib said: ‘I received a congratulatory message from Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the occasion of Independence Day, in which he stressed support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.’

Source: National news agency – Lebanon